Ruh Roh... Shas, UTJ both shunning Tal Law 'talks'

The two major Haredi parties - Shas and United Torah Judaism - have both decided to shun 'talks' regarding a replacement for the Tal Law (which allowed yeshiva students to defer IDF service), a move that could leave the secular majority wringing its hands in frustration. Shas Chairman Eli Yishai issued a statement Monday saying that, following consultations with Shas spiritual leader Rabbi